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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 517.50 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 517.50 and 344.96 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 517.50 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/517.50 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 517.50 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 178,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,516.80/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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